I’m a young female Tesla owner and I am constantly stopped in public to talk about anything Tesla related. At first it was fine, but it has greatly escalated. People have blocked in a parking spot/charging spot with their cars and approaching my window, where I would have no way to exit the situation. I respect that the new technology is exciting, but I don’t feel as if it’s fair to put me in uncomfortable/unsafe situations just to make a couple comments. How can I politely turn down these interactions?
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How Can I Politely Decline Speaking To Strangers About My Car?
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As someone who has lost hours of my life talking to strangers about whatever cool car I am driving, I'd love to know too,
5_+JqckQttqck
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Point them to youTube and go back to reading a book/listening to music.
Sorry, no speak the english and calmly walk away
notAnExpert
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When you see them approaching, pull out your phone like you just got a call, have a pretend conversation and walk away.
you can trade it in and get a 2020 Corolla Hybrid, or move to California.
socaliwong
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I have never had one person come up to me regarding any questions. Probably due to my location (SoCal). There's an abundance of TM3's here...
Watts_Up
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Well, it's like when you are walking in the street with a cute little chihuahua puppy...
May be install some ultra tinted windows for privacy, so no one can really notice who is driving...
May be install some ultra tinted windows for privacy, so no one can really notice who is driving...
Your options might be limited in what you can do politely, but recognize the power you have as others form an initial opinion. It's not necessarily fair to someone who doesn't want the attention, but very powerful nonetheless.
Say that your best half is joining you shortly, he/she is super jealous and you'll get in yrouble if seen talking to somebody else.
5_+JqckQttqck
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I done a few "lectures" on Tesla's and EVs in general. I don't mind, but then again, I haven't been delayed on my way to something important, yet. It is worth noting that word of mouth is the only way Tesla advertises, so if everyone clams up it will hurt the company. Of they could just be trying to pick you up. As a male this generally isn't a problem for me. I'm so lonely! 
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Derek Kessler
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Happens frequently for me. I personally don't mind talking about it when I've got the time, but in the event that I have something else to do or need to leave (or don't want human interaction right now), it's simple: tell them that you'd love to talk about it, but you have X that you need to do or go to. It can be as simple as holding up your phone and saying that you've got a bunch of urgent work emails to answer.
That said, they're largely just excited to see one and be able to talk to somebody who clearly must share some of that same excitement.
That said, they're largely just excited to see one and be able to talk to somebody who clearly must share some of that same excitement.
Silicon Desert
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You could say "I just got it and I'm just now learning all about it. There's a bunch of information at Tesla.com. That's where I'm going to study up on it."
That way, you're polite, you give them a source of information, and you get yourself off the hook.
That way, you're polite, you give them a source of information, and you get yourself off the hook.
verystandard
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Print out a stack of "Tesla's General Questions and Answers" and put it inside your car like a flyer, so when people have questions give one to them and politely ask them to take a look.
Probably something to start with by cut and paste some info from this page:
New Owner Frequently Asked Questions
Most importantly, be sure to include your referral code on the bottom because u never know they might buy the car the next day. Win-Win.
Probably something to start with by cut and paste some info from this page:
New Owner Frequently Asked Questions
Most importantly, be sure to include your referral code on the bottom because u never know they might buy the car the next day. Win-Win.
I think there is no need to either be rude or to lie in order to not engage in conversation with a stranger about any topic.
I think a simple, “This is not a good time for me to talk with you about that.” is both true and polite.
I think a simple, “This is not a good time for me to talk with you about that.” is both true and polite.
Silicon Desert
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Yes, I like that reply...… up to the point where he says "I'm just kidding. Give me your purse before I shoot you"
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